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The Department of Economics offers a program of study leading to a PhD in Economics. We also offer a PhD in Agricultural Economics in conjunction with the Department of Agribusiness and Agricultural Economics as part of the Economics and Econometrics stream.
Expected duration: 4 years
The PhD program consists of a combination of coursework and a thesis component.
Tuition and fees: Tuition fees are charged for terms one and two and terms four and five. A continuing fee is paid for term three, term six and each subsequent term. (Refer to Graduate tuition and fees.)
In addition to the minimum course requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies, found in the Doctor of Philosophy General Regulations, students must complete a minimum of 27 credit hours of required and elective 7000 level coursework beyond their MA program by the end of their second year in the program. Students must also complete additional stream specific requirements.
Sample course offerings
- ECON 7010: Econometrics I (3 credit hours)
- ECON 7060: Advanced Heterodox Theory (3 credit hours)
- ECON 7140: Topics in Development Economics (3 credit hours)
- ECON 7150: Evaluation of Public Policy and Programs (3 credit hours)
- ECON 7430: Advanced Theory of Resource Economics (3 credit hours)
- ECON 7540: Advanced History of Economic Thought (3 credit hours)
- ECON 7640: International Money and Finance (3 credit hours)
- ECON 7650: Advanced Macroeconomic Theory I (3 credit hours)
- ECON 7690: Structuralist Theories of Development (3 credit hours)
- ECON 7742: Game Theory (3 credit hours)
For full course descriptions, please visit the Academic Calendar.
Admission requirements
The following are minimum requirements to be considered for entry into the program. Meeting these requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Admission decisions are based on the qualifications of the applicant as well as the ability of the Department of Economics and the University of Manitoba to serve the applicant’s intended program of study and area of specialization.
In addition to the admission requirements described here, all applicants must meet the minimum admission and English language proficiency requirements of the Faculty of Graduate Studies.
To be considered for admission to the PhD in Economics program, you must have a minimum of a Master’s degree (or equivalent) with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (or equivalent) in the last two years of full time university study (60 credit hours). You must also have completed the entrance requirements and the program requirements of an MA degree in economics or in agricultural economics equivalent to the University of Manitoba’s.
In exceptional cases, applications may be considered from students who have completed an Honours degree in economics equivalent to the University of Manitoba’s. In these cases, the applicant will be required to fulfill the PhD requirements and all coursework requirements for the MA degree course-based route.
How to apply
The PhD in Economics program has one application deadline per year, and applications are accepted for September entry only. Applications must be completed online and include several parts:
- Application fee (non-refundable)
- Unofficial copies of transcripts and degree certificates
- Current CV/resume
- Statement of intent
- Detail your background and goals in 500 words
- Publication/writing sample
- Three letters of recommendation (must be requested from within the application)
- Proof of English language proficiency, if required
Please read the Faculty of Graduate Studies online application instructions before beginning your application.
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Faculty of Graduate Studies
Room 500 UMSU University Centre
65 Chancellors Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2 Canada
graduate.admissions@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9377
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Program inquiries
Department of Economics, Faculty of Arts
501 Fletcher Argue Building
15 Chancellor's Circle
University of Manitoba (Fort Garry campus)
Winnipeg, MB R3T 5V5 Canada
economics@umanitoba.ca
Phone: 204-474-9207